Otu Obi Organization

Aba, Abia State, Nigeria

Primary information

Year formed

2007

Formally registered

No

Language

English, Igbo

Number of members

50

Type of members

Waste picker support organization

Occupation of members

Waste pickers

Type of Organization

Self-help group

Organizational Reach

Local

Workplace of members

Door to door, Sorting center, Street

Organization Structure

Women leaders, Secretary

Objectives

Keep local area clean, improve quality of life, work security

Funding

Self funded

Internal elections

Every 2 years

Women composition

80,0%

Social networking sites

Benefits

Member benefits

Clean & healthy environment, Training & advocacy

Safety & Technology

No

Services

Types of materials

Biodegradable waste, Paper and cardboard, Plastics

Activities

Street sweeping

Complementary Information

Information source

Africa 2012 11/01/2012

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